CAMBRIDGE
Why Choose A CAMBRIDGE Summer School?
Cambridge is renowned the world over as being one of the foremost centres of learning, with its historic university dating back to the 13th century. Like its cousin Oxford, its cobbled streets, gorgeous stone colleges and quaint marketplace make it a city like no other to spend the summer. Today, Cambridge is a vibrant student city boasting not only beautiful parks and green spaces but also a wealth of impressive and beautiful architecture. It’s the perfect city to find your inspiration, whether you discover it whilst exploring one of the eight University museums or strolling over the wooden Mathematical Bridge. If walking in the footsteps of renowned royalty, aspirational authors and acclaimed actors appeals to you, Cambridge is definitely a city worth exploring.
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EXPLORE THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE's RICH HISTORY
The city of Cambridge has existed since the Bronze Age and has had a fascinating and full past, evident throughout the city. Studying in Cambridge gives students the chance to include themselves in this history, perhaps by playing a game of football in Parker’s Piece, where the rules are believed to have been invented, or by trying to decipher the hidden location of Oliver Cromwell’s head in Sidney Sussex College.
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EXPLORE ITS ATTRACTIONS BY FOOT, BIKE OR PUNT!
As a university city, Cambridge is easily accessible by foot and bike, making it a wonderful place for students to visit. The walkability of the city is a significant reason why students choose to study in Cambridge, making it easy to grab a coffee, browse some independent shops or go for a punt down the river. There are also plenty of walking tours available, some of which are free and led by Cambridge students, or adventurous students can hop on one of the bike tours that wind around the colleges and down the historic streets.
map of COLLEGES
virtual tour oF KING'S COLLEGE
This fantastic resource by the King's College allows students to explore the historic college virtually.
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Colleges make up the University of Cambridge
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The year the oldest college, Peterhouse, was founded
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Follow in the footsteps of greatness
Cambridge University has taught and inspired many famous academics and notable figures, including the scientist Sir Isaac Newton, poet Sylvia Plath, or computer pioneer Alan Turing - among many more. Prepare to embrace the scholarly spirit that courses through the city’s veins and take inspiration from the many gifted individuals who have visited before you.
TOP Cambridge SUMMER SCHOOLS FOR 2023
Oxford Royale Academy
A premium provider of academic and EFL summer programmes in Oxford, Cambridge, London and other prestigious university settings.
Oxford Summer Courses
Summer course provider offering an authentic experience of life at world-famous universities.
Immerse Education
A summer school promising students an experience of life in prestigious institutions, alongside the chance to meet like-minded people.
Bucksmore Education
Offering courses in prestigious locations in the UK and USA, Bucksmore provides over 40 subjects for students to choose from.
Summer Boarding Courses
Taking place across three different Oxford campuses, SBC Oxford College gives students the chance to improve their English skills by studying one of the six subjects on offer.
ISSOS
An exceptional summer school in an inspirational setting that balances academia and fun, with a lot of added extras thrown in.
Oxbridge Academic Programs
A well-reputed Summer School that offers students the chance to live, dine and study in two of Oxford’s finest colleges, Corpus Christi and Pembroke.
Reach Cambridge
A well-established summer school that offers fully-inclusive academic and cultural summer experiences in Cambridge.
Summer Institute
Aimed at undergraduate students, the Summer Institute offers courses with a different academic focus each week.